APWU Steward Information: Designation/Activity Codes and TACS Reports

Attached is the ‘Steward in the Information Age’ book that has the TACS reports that you can request from the USPS, as well as the Operation Codes (example: 608 Steward’s Time in Customer Service).  I also attached a quick reference list for Designation/Activity Codes as well. In Solidarity, Joe Paul – Clerk Craft Director Florida…

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“We Deliver for Amazon”: The Postal Service’s New Priority

(March 15, 2015) A former postal worker in Greensboro, North Carolina, named Paul Barbot has written two excellent articles for Alternet about his experiences dealing with Amazon deliveries as a City Carrier Assistant (CCA). The first of them — “The Horrific New Marriage Between Your Post Office and Amazon Sunday” — was published in February,…

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Post office in Hinkley, CA to close: What would Erin say?

March 14, 2015 The Postal Service is closing the post office in Hinkley, California, on March 20 for an emergency suspension. According to the local news report, the building housing the post office is being sold to Pacific Gas & Electric. Hinkley’s only gas station and market are also in the building, and they’ll be…

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New ‘Digest of EEO Law’ Issued by EEOC – March 2015

Includes Key Federal Sector Decisions, Special Article on Harassment Press Release – March 4, 2015 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced that the latest edition of its federal sector Digest of Equal Employment Opportunity Law, is now available online. This quarterly publication, prepared by the EEOC’s Office of Federal Operations…

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USPS: Safe returns – Some states mailing tax refunds this year

(3/13/15) The checks are in the mail again. To combat identify theft and fraud this tax season, Colorado and South Carolina are mailing refund checks — even if filers chose a direct deposit option. “Criminals attempting to steal taxpayer refunds is a growing, national problem, and one we are committed to fighting,” Rick Reames, South…

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USPS: Thrift Savings Plan – the 3Rs to maintain your retirement goals

(3/13/15) If you’re planning your retirement, the Postal Service encourages you to remember the 3 Rs — review, rethink and remain. Review. If you haven’t taken a good look at your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement account recently, now is a good time to review it. You should also review your TSP account throughout the…

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APWU President Reports on Negotiations – Battle Lines Are Drawn

Web News Article #: 051-2015 03/13/2015 – APWU President Mark Dimondstein presents an update for union members on contract negotiations. The bargaining report is available to APWU members only. To read the summary, click here. For those who are new to the APWU website — or to the Members Only section — log-in instructions can…

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